Description

3,4-Difluorobenzhydrol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a benzhydrol core with difluoro substitution, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine-containing groups into polymers, improving their chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies and custom synthesis projects in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Difluorobenzhydrol
CAS No.	182192-93-4
Molecular Formula	C13H10F2O
Molecular Weight	220.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,4-Difluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanol; α-(3,4-Difluorophenyl)benzenemethanol; Benzhydrol, 3,4-difluoro-; 3,4-Difluoro-α-phenylbenzenemethanol; (3,4-Difluorophenyl)-phenyl-methanol; 3,4-DFBH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Difluorobenzhydrol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding research and development projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.